1997 Dodge Ram recall: unknown or other
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 18, 1997. It covers about 6,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,400
- reported
- Aug 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Sep 25, 1997
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines. The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.
- Risk
- If the exhaust pipe generates sufficient heat, the pad material can smolder and ignite adjacent materials resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.
Recall number 97V126000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V126000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram unknown or other?
Yes. Recall 97V126000, reported on August 18, 1997, covers about 6,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V126000?
Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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